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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 374.93 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 374.93 and 216.34 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 374.93 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/374.93 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 374.93 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 81,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,111.15/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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